Caught In His Embrace: A Second Chance Romance

Chapter 3 2 72% OD Seeing Sienna sitting on the sofa, Josiah narrowed his charming yes, annoyed, Why didnt you open the door? Because I was weak, Sienna thought.

But she kept that to herself just shaking her head instead.

She figured any excuse would fall on deaf ears he didnt like her, so in his eyes, everything she did was a mess up.

Feeling uncomfortable, she cut to the chase.

What brings you here? She had thought she didnt want anything to do with her.

Imph, like I had a choice, Josiah sneered, his icy gaze making is distaste crystal clear, Grandma insisted I cand make sure you get on that plane.

Siennas heart sank.

What am I even expecting? Wheres your stuff? Upstairs? Josiah asked, his impatience was palpable.

Every extra second in Siennas presence felt like a punishment for him.

Sienna nodded, then shook her head.

Its up there, but I havent finished packing.

She had intended to pack last night after coming back, but she felt unwell and ended up falling asleep. What? Josiahs expression turned even grimmer .

Youve been doing nothing all day and cant even get your bags ready? As he saw Sienna standing there blankly, anger flared up in him was she trying to drag this out? He then urged sharply, What are you waiting for? Go get your stuff packed! Okay.

Sienna nodded in a daze and hurried upstairs.

But just those few steps had her breaking into a cold sweat.

Something didnt feel right, and she raised her hand to her forehead.

It was burning hot, and even her breath felt like fire.

She finally realized that she seemed to have caught a fever after getting / drenched in the rain yesterday. She hurried to her room to grab scold medicine.

Yet, as she was about to pop a pill, she stopped short she was pregnant, and this medicine wasnt safe for her to take.

The decision on what to do about the baby was still up in the air But as long as it was in her belly, she had to take care of it every day.

Just then, her stomach churned.

She clamped a hand over her mouth and sprinted for the bathroom, hugging the toilet as she heaved violently. When it passed, she felt utterly wiped out .

She turned on the tap, rinsed her mouth, and splashed scold water on her face, hoping to cool the fever that was cooking her alive.

Siennal Josiahs low, slightly hoarse voice called out impatiently.

He had run out of patience waiting and cto hurry her up.

He stepped inside and found her still not ready.

Sienna, where are you? Get out here! Coming Sienna wiped her face with a towel and stepped out of the bathroom.

Her complexion was ghostly, her voice barely a whisper.

Josiah, she called out, dropping the usual affection.

Can I leave tomorrow instead? She was feeling pretty rough, worried she might pass out on the plane.

If that happened, being all alone, shed really be in trouble.

What for? Josiah frowned, suspicion etched on his face.

What trick are you trying to pull now? You tried to beg Yvette at the hospital yesterday, but I stopped you. Now youre trying to find another way? Chapter 3 Is that really how he sees ? Sienna stared at him, her eyes welling up as she struggled to hold back the tears.

No, its not like that.

Im really not well.

I need to see a doctor Cut the act ! Josiah snapped, cutting her off.

He scrutinized her ace for a moment, then offered a thin smile.

Youre not faking sickness again, are you? You think III buy it? His voice turned icy.

Even if you are sick, how bad could it be? yette lost the baby and is stuck in the hospital, but you look just fine ! Suck it up.

It wont kill you.

Sienna paused, her voice catching in her throat as she whispered 1.

Josiah ignored her and strode to the closet.

With a swift motion, be yanked open the doors and grabbed a packed suitcase, its handles cool against his palm.

No need to clean up anymore.

Just buy what you need when you get overseas.

After all, its all on the Flynn family.

I dont have tfor your now, he said, hoisted the suitcase, and headed downstairs Sienna bit her lip, her heart throbbing with pain.

Tears cascaded down her cheeks, and she roughly wiped them away with her hand.

Just go.

Whats the difference if Im here or overseas ? Im alone, and nobody cares about my struggles or my life, she thought, a bitter laugh escaping her lips.

At the airport, Josiah didnt bother walking Sienna in .

Instead, his assistant, Zach Reed, handled the check in and guided her through security.

Mrs.

Flynn, have a safe trip, Zach said, handing her the passport and ticket, Give Mrs.

Miranda Flynn a call when you hand.

Your living expenses will be wired every month.

Okay.

Thanks, Sienna said with a nod, then headed toward the gate.

Tflew by, and soon a month had passed since Sienna settled into an apartment downtown in Fliraty.

It was late at night, but Sienna didnt dare turn on the lights.

She curled up in bed, trying to stay quiet.

The door rattled as the landlord pounded on it.

Hey! Are you in there! Your rent is due.

I know youre in there.

Say something ! Sienna covered her ears, shook her head, and closed her eyes, silently hoping the landlord would just leave.

After a moment of no response, the landlord gave up.

You really think hiding will save you money, sweetheart? Dont be She really isnt here ? he mumbled to himself.

Its so late.

Oh, God bless her.

The banging stopped, and as the landlords footsteps faded away.

Sienna finally let go of her ears, releasing a long sigh.

I managed to avoid him for another day.

But what about tomorrow? What can I do then? She wondered, fishing her phone out fromander her pillow and Qyte flipping through her contacts to find Mirandas number. It had been almost a month since she arrived in Fliraty, but her living expenses hadnt cthrough yet.

Shed been trying to call Miranda for days, but the line was always busy.

Sienna took a deep breath and pressed the call button again.

Soon, she heard the voicemail: You have reached Miranda .

I cant take your call right now.

Please leave a message after the beep.

Frustrated and unable to reach Miranda, she realized she had only had only one person left to call Dosiah, After a l moment of 22 18 Sat, Jan 4 GU Chapter 2 hesitation, she found his number and hit the call button. The line rang, and Josiahs deep, slightly hoarse voice cthrough.

Hello I Its me, Sienna stammered, her mouths going dry with nerves What do you want? Josials tone soundell impatient, clearly annoyed.

Sienna froze, biting her lip.

I ... I need to talk to Miranda .

Ive been trying to call her, but I cant get through Hmph, Josiah replied coldly.

Why are you trying to find her? Youve only been gone a few days.

Are you trying to sweet- talk her into letting you cback? No, its not like that Sienna quickly denied.

Josiah wasnt interested in hearing her out, Stop calling Grandin.

I changed her number to keep you from bugging her Siennas eyes widened in shock, tears welling up.

I know he hates me, but isnt moving to away enough? Does he really need cutoff off from Miranda? Thave no other family left, and shes the only person who still showskindness. Anything else? Josiahs patience was wearing thin.

Sending you away was supposed to help you break your bad habits.

You need to learn to be independent instead of living off the Flynn family like a parasite.

Im hanging up Wait, I have something to say! Sienna quickly interrupted, swallowing her pride.

Its just the living expenses... I havent received them yet 33